Aragorn
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I had delivery of a new grinding wheel from Peter Childtoday for the Tormek, based on a recommendation from this forum (can't remember the thread now - but thanks whoever it was!!).
I've had the Tormek as bought for a few years now and have ground the grey stone down by a few centimetres. I've always liked the machine and jigs, but it's funny how you get used to things.... After I mounted the new wheel, I made it run true with the diamond stone and tested it on a 1¼" chisel. Well, after a few seconds I pulled the chisel off the jig to check I was grinding at the original angle and to my surprise found that I had completely refreshed the face and removed the little nick that was on the edge!
No kidding. It was that quick to grind it!
Planer blades usually take me about ½ an hour each with the grey wheel, so for the first time ever, I'm actually looking forward to re-sharpening my planer blades.
If you like your Tormek the way it is, and use it regularly to touch up your blades, I recommend getting the pink wheel at around £66. I will save hours each month on sharpening, especially planer blades.
I've had the Tormek as bought for a few years now and have ground the grey stone down by a few centimetres. I've always liked the machine and jigs, but it's funny how you get used to things.... After I mounted the new wheel, I made it run true with the diamond stone and tested it on a 1¼" chisel. Well, after a few seconds I pulled the chisel off the jig to check I was grinding at the original angle and to my surprise found that I had completely refreshed the face and removed the little nick that was on the edge!
No kidding. It was that quick to grind it!
Planer blades usually take me about ½ an hour each with the grey wheel, so for the first time ever, I'm actually looking forward to re-sharpening my planer blades.
If you like your Tormek the way it is, and use it regularly to touch up your blades, I recommend getting the pink wheel at around £66. I will save hours each month on sharpening, especially planer blades.
Only thing I could think of to say was "Oh no, not another expense to add to the cost of tormek ownership". Somehow I didn't think that'd be very popular... :wink: 
